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London Heathrow (LHR) - Malaga Airport (AGP)
Malaga Airport (AGP) - London Heathrow (LHR)
Ten minutes from the heart of Marbella, Santa Maria Golf & Country Club is brilliantly placed on the Costa del Sol. From the opening holes you get the two views you've come for: the Sierra Blanca mountains inland and the Mediterranean glittering out towards the coast.
The big win here is the setting. The course runs through a proper pine and cork oak forest and, for the most part, you're not weaving between villas. If you like the feeling of playing in a landscape rather than around a housing estate, you'll notice the difference straight away.
It's widely seen as one of Marbella's most emblematic layouts, mainly because it stays true to its woodland character throughout the round. Fairways are tree-lined and accuracy matters more than trying to overpower it. Expect plenty of tee shots where a 3-wood or hybrid makes more sense than driver, especially if you're loose off the tee. The pines will make you pay.
There's enough movement in the land to keep it interesting, with gentle elevation changes that add strategy without turning the round into a hike. It's also not the longest track on the coast, so good course management and a bit of shaping off the tee go a long way, especially if you're playing from the back markers.
Who is this for?
Golfers and groups after a quality Marbella golf break with a scenic, woodland feel, plus quick access to the town's restaurants, nightlife and beaches.
Who is it best for?
Mid-to-low handicappers who enjoy placement golf and anyone wanting a quieter, more natural round away from the built-up feel of some Costa del Sol venues.
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London Southend (SEN) - Malaga Airport (AGP)
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Santa Maria Golf & Country Club
The golf course was conceived by Antonio Garrido in 1991, the former European Tour player and father of current professional, Ignacio. Though not particularly long, Santa Maria is thoroughly entertaining, offering a varied test and a number of spectacular holes.
The course offers players a challenging layout in an environment with views of the Mediterranean Sea and mountains covered by holm and oak trees. The front nine is a more demanding challenge with three par 5 holes, while the inward half with three par 3 holes is more forgiving and has more recovery holes. There are four strategically placed lakes on the course, which come into play on holes 1, 3, 8, 9 and 11.
Also noteworthy is the club house building, with marked Andalusian architecture, an impressive 19th century farmhouse, surrounded by extensive gardens. The surrounding landscape is a real delight, and the views are only matched by Garrido’s terrific layout. Plans are in place to establish a second championship course at Santa Maria, which encapsulates the charming essence of a golf holiday on the Costa Del Sol.
Course information
Par
71
Designed by
Antonio Garcia Garrido
Opened for play
1991
Tees
White
5,749 metres
SSS 69.9
Yellow
5,508 metres
SSS 67.1
Red
4,836 metres
SSS 69.9
What Our Golfers Say
8.2
Very Good
131 reviews
Condition overall 8.0
Condition of greens 7.8
Speed of round About right
Value for money 8.0
Facilities 8.0
Difficulty Average
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
Colin
✓
4 Jun 2026
Excellent
10.0
Elaine
✓
29 May 2026
Excellent
10.0
Ian
✓
24 May 2026
Very Good
8.0
Lovely course with good facilities and helpful staff. We were warned of possible crime on the course which is always good to hear having suffered from that in Spain. Expensive bar!
William
✓
23 May 2026
Good
6.0
Very difficult course but facilities were really good
Craig
✓
19 May 2026
Excellent
10.0
it was nice course will come again you do not want other people playing with you if you dont get four people that is a big draw back
Richard
✓
16 May 2026
Excellent
10.0
Would play again
Andy
✓
15 May 2026
Good
6.0
Another nice Spanish couse in a valley and up the hill side. Not quite as well kept as other courses but I'm being picky.
Arvind
✓
15 May 2026
Very Good
8.0
Neil
✓
10 May 2026
Very Good
8.0
Have played it many times.
We enjoyed it apart from holes 9 and 10
In better condition than previous years.
Lack of driving range is a weakness.
